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Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit UVA Children’s Hospital
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Miracle Treat Day is coming up Thursday. It’s a day dedicated to donating a portion of the profit from Blizzards sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, like UVA Health Children’s Hospital. “We sell blizzards, and $2 for each blizzard will go to CMN...
Substance abuse counselor pressures former clients, coworkers for drugs
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. STAUNTON – An anonymous former client of the Mid-Atlantic Recovery Center (MARC) received a...
Shenandoah’s 10U softball all stars finish as state runner-up
GLEN ALLEN, July 16 — The Shenandoah Recreation League nearly claimed a third state title this summer, when its 10U softball all stars finished as state runner-up in the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Tournament last Tuesday at RF&P Park in Glen Allen. Shenandoah’s 10U all stars went...
Braves Push Past Bucks In Playoff Opener
Despite being outhit by three, sixth-seeded Montezuma ran past third-seeded Clover Hill 14-8 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Rockingham County Baseball League quarterfinal series on Monday night at Buck Bowman Field. Center fielder Kyle Armstrong, a Riverheads High alum, got things going for the Braves with a two-run homer...
Bruins Pull Off Upset Of Cardinals
Seventh-seeded Broadway fell behind early but fought back to take down second-seeded Grottoes in Game 1 of a best-of-three Rockingham County Baseball League quarterfinal series on Monday night at Shifflett Field inside John Painter Park. The Bruins found themselves in a 4-0 hole after two innings, courtesy of Grottoes center...
Massanutten Resort Discusses New Attraction
Massanutten Resort announced a new attraction called “Mountain Mayhem.”. On Monday, the resort made public its plans to open Mountain Mayhem this fall, according to a news release by the Resort. The mountain coaster will be open year-round and shows the breathtaking view of the Shenandoah Valley while experiencing the excitement of the ride.
History Buffs Get Tour Of Peggy’s War
This is a story about a terrible war, the legacy of which is still with us today, and about some of the people who fought against the concept of fighting. Karl Rhodes opens his book, “Peggy’s War,” with an anecdote from his own personal history. “When you...
3 Bedroom Home in WINTERGREEN RESORT - $580,000
** OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAY 26 11am-1pm ** This cherished family getaway with tremendous Blue Ridge mountain views is ready for its next owner! Perched atop Fortunes Ridge is this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath chalet overlooking the natural beauty of the Rockfish Valley. The main floor features vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan showcasing a handsome stone masonry fireplace. The first floor primary bedroom has its own full bath. A second bedroom is adjacent to the half bath. The year round views from the large deck on the main floor are breathtaking and create a beautiful outdoor entertaining space. The Andersen sliding doors to both levels of the deck were installed a few years ago. With its rustic barn wood paneling and stone fireplace (converted to electric), the basement bunk room is warm and cozy and a great place for guests to hang out. Convenient to Nelson 151 area wineries and breweries and just a short drive to the slopes and Mountain Inn. If you've been looking for the right sized Wintergreen cabin with remarkable views, this is it!
VBL standings and schedule: July 24
Harrisonburg at Charlottesville, ppd. Division Finals (Best-of-3) North, Game 1: Strasburg-Winchester winner at No. 1 Purcellville, TBA. South, Game 1: Harrisonburg-Culpeper winner at No. 1 Charlottesville, TBA. Saturday's games. North, Game 2: Purcellville at Strasburg-Winchester winner, TBA. South, Game 2: Charlottesville at Harrisonburg-Culpeper winner, TBA. Sunday's games. North, Game 3:...
Alpha Dogs Helped Make JMU An Immediate FBS Success
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series on the Alpha Dogs, a football specific booster group at James Madison University, and the way it aided the Dukes in its FBS transition. Karl Benson, then the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference, made his first visit to Harrisonburg...
Turks Split Doubleheader With Lumberjacks
The Harrisonburg Turks split their doubleheader with the Covington Lumberjacks on Monday. The Turks fell 5-4 in the opening game before flipping the scoreline in the second contest, beating the Lumberjacks 5-4. The Turks held a 3-1 lead after the first two innings, but Covington pieced together four more one-run...
Update: Police arrest 23-year-old man accused of shooting someone to death
Waynesboro police have charged a 23-year-old man in the Tuesday morning shooting death of another man in the 400 block of James Avenue. Arrested and charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony was Jason Patrick Sipe, 23, of Waynesboro. Sipe was injured and treated at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was then charged and held without bond Tuesday night at Middle River Regional Jail.
Off-Broadway Players To Hold Summer Show
A community theater group, the Off-Broadway Players. is rehearsing for its latest production, the romantic comedy play “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses.”. The seven-member cast has been rehearsing for six weeks for the play, which centers around what director Terri Hoover calls “a case of mistaken identity.”. The...
WARM names Alec Gunn new executive director
Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry, Inc. has named a veteran educator and counselor as its new executive director. Alec Gunn, 51, with a 17-year career in education and counseling, assumed the new position this week. Gunn’s previous experience includes serving as the commandant at Fishburne Military School and as program counseling coordinator at New Directions Center.
One dead, one in custody after morning shooting in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A shooting this morning in Waynesboro left one man dead and another man in custody. Waynesboro Police Captain Jaime Dunn said officers were dispatched shortly after 9 a.m. to the 400 block of James Avenue for a report of a discharge of a weapon.
Reds Fend Off Blue Sox In Game 1
Top-seeded Bridgewater held off a late charge from eighth-seeded Elkton to secure a 5-4 victory in Game 1 of a best-of-three Rockingham County Baseball League quarterfinal series on Monday night at Ray Heatwole Field in Bridgewater. Veteran left fielder Corbin Lucas, a Shenandoah University and Fort Defiance High product, got...
JMU Picked To Finish Second In Sun Belt East
NEW ORLEANS, La. — For the first time since joining the Sun Belt Conference, James Madison is eligible to win the league title. The Dukes may be eligible, but they won’t enter the season as the favorites in the Sun Belt East. Announced on Monday ahead of the...
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